VOICED : Chamanes peruanos piden proteccion contra El Nino

Peruvian shamans are seeking protection from the spirits to mitigate the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, which is expected to hit Peru hard in early 2016. They are uniting from different regions to protect against the negative impacts. Predictions suggest that El Niño could cause significant damage, potentially affecting a million people. The World Meteorological Organization indicates it could be one of the strongest in 65 years. In response, the Peruvian government plans to invest $500 million in 2015 for preventive measures and has allocated a $900 million fund for 2016.

What are Peruvian shamans in Lima seeking protection from?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Drought

• El Niño climate phenomenon

• Earthquakes

Which regions of Peru are the shamans uniting from?

• Mountains, desert, and jungle

• Coast, mountains, and jungle

• Desert, coast, and mountains

• Jungle, desert, and coast

When is El Niño expected to hit Peru with significant force?

• End of 2016

• Mid-2015

• Beginning of 2016

• Mid-2016

How many people could potentially be affected by El Niño in Peru?

• 2 million

• 750,000

• 1 million

• 500,000

How much is the Peruvian government planning to invest in preventive measures for 2016?

• 900 million dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 500 million dollars

• 700 million dollars